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When S. Michael Houdmann set up a simple "question and answer" webpage ten years ago he had no idea it would turn into what it is today – www.GotQuestions.org, a massive website complete with over 4,100 articles and 250+ volunteer writers dedicated to answering every Bible-related question being typed into Google from computers all over the world. Watch a video about GotQuestions.org.

This blog, written from Houdmann's personal perspective, aims to give additional insight and perspective on the various questions asked and answered on GotQuestions.org. If you would like to ask a burning question of your own, please visit this page now!

The most difficult thing about the illegal immigration debate is getting past the accusations of racism and discrimination so that the actual issue can be discussed. Until we can get past this mindset, nothing is going to be resolved.

The fact that people donate to GotQuestions.org continues to amaze and encourage us. We love what we do and are therefore tremendously blessed to be able to serve God and earn a living at the same time.

Was Jesus invented by the Romans in an attempt to put an end to the conflict in 1st century Israel? Did the Romans invent a covert Messiah who emphasized peace to solve their problems with constant Jewish rebellion?

What my 20-year high school reunion has reminded me about surviving high school. What happened to me in high school completely transformed my life, but it actually had very little to do with high school.

Will my beloved pets be with me in heaven? Do pets have any sort of afterlife? Is it possible that God will allow there to be animals in heaven, and that some of those animals will be our pets brought back to life?

The recent switch to "marriage equality" from "gay marriage" is nothing but a distraction. A homosexual union is not equal to a heterosexual marriage. It does not matter if the government legislates it or if society overwhelmingly supports it. Marriage is God's invention and only He gets to define it.

With the recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the following election of Pope Francis I, GotQuestions.org has received a lot of questions about whether this is a sign of the end times of if the next pope will be the end times antichrist or false prophet. But there is a problem with all this speculation...

The History Channel's "The Bible" television mini-series began Sunday, March 3, 2013, and will run for five 2-hour episodes. Are the episodes biblically accurate? What scenes are there in the television series that are not in the Bible?

A recent report anticipates that due to the rapid increase in technology demonstrated by NASA's Kepler spacecraft, alien life could be discovered within as little as ten years. This raises the question, how would the discovery of alien life impact beliefs about God, sin, Jesus Christ, salvation, or anything else we believe?

There are a few things I have always appreciated about the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Now, don’t misunderstand. I strongly disagree with the Jehovah’s Witnesses on several very important doctrines, but that does not mean there is nothing to learn from them.

The horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut have many people wondering about how to find meaning in tragedy. I am not even going to bother attempting to answer the “why does God allow evil?” question. But what does God wants us to learn as a result of this tragedy?

I hope the Mayans were right about the end of the world happening on 12-21-12. Don't get me wrong. I love my life, my wife, my family, my friends, my church family, and the ministry in which God has called me to serve. But in comparison to the glory and wonders of Heaven (see Revelation 21-22), why would I not want to escape life in this world?

Romans 13:1-7 says that it is a sin to break any law the government institutes. Should a Christian go through life obsessing over obeying each and every law? What if we aren't aware of a law but still break it? Are there any "outs" when it comes to obeying the law?

The legalization of marijuana was a hot topic on the 2012 Colorado voting ballot—and it passed. Colorado does have a very unusual combination of progressive and libertarian politics. The question now is: How should Christians respond to the legalization of marijuana?

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is how many different theories there are in regards to what happened to the lost tribes of Israel. There are many different groups who claim to be the true descendants of the ancient Israelites. But who are they really?

In the face of disaster, tragedy, and suffering, how do you get your theology from your head to your heart? How does the truth that God is sovereign, good, loving, and merciful match what we see in the reality of the world around us?

What were the first ten years of GotQuestions.org like? What were the highs? What were the lows? What were the challenges? What have you learned? Did you have any idea what God had in mind when you launched GotQuestions.org?

Is it possible that even with all the different viewpoints and interpretations about the end times that no one has everything completely correct? Why isn't the Bible more clear about what is going to happen?

Why do some people, Christians and non-Christians, try to avoid, at all costs, doing business with Christians? Shouldn't Christians conduct themselves in such a way that they are pillars of business integrity?

How did the traditions of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs get added to what is supposed to be a celebration of Jesus' resurrection? Can Christians participate in the aspects of Easter that have pagan origins?

Why does God allow people who are horrible parents to continue to have children when there are so many people who would be excellent parents who are unable to have children? How can a Christian continue to trust God while struggling with infertility?

Politics is always going to be a difficult issue for Christians. We are in this world but are not to be of this world. Should Christians be involved in politics? Should Christians be politically conservative or liberal/progressive?

Is the 'Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus' video biblically sound? What are the pros and cons of the 'Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus' video? Is it biblical to say 'I hate religion, but love Jesus'?

The recent success of quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos has a lot of people asking questions about God and His interest, or lack thereof, in football. Does God determine who wins football games? Does God even care about football?

Does the Bible really place restrictions on women in ministry? What are the biblical arguments against women serving as pastors? If God does not call women to be pastors, why are so many women pastors leading strong and growing churches?